The Best Places to Have Drinks with a View in Ho Chi Minh City

Don’t let the name fool you. Perch on one of the stools that look out across Nguyen Hue Avenue and you are practically eye-to-eye with the Bitexco Financial Tower. This cozy bar offers a wide selection of beer and cocktails, as well as live music and a party atmosphere.

This open-air wooden terrace at the top of Centec Tower is perfect for taking in the panoramic view over the Reunification Park and many other landmarks. It provides good ambiance with contemporary decor. An added bonus is that it’s rarely packed with tourists.

Feeling the need to escape the heat and hustle of Bui Vien backpackers’ area without even leaving the street? Climb to the roof and you are high above the tourist hub, eye-to-eye with the Bitexco Tower. This is definitely the best budget rooftop bar, selling beer for $1 and a cocktails for $2. Sit back with a drink and enjoy watching young crowds mingle below or simply soak up the lovely lantern-lit ambiance by night.